# Australian World Cup soccer star Volpato charged with speeding and cocaine possession

Australian footballer Marco Volpato, a member of the national World Cup squad, has been charged with speeding and cocaine possession. The allegations came to light during a routine traffic stop, raising questions about his professional future. The case has drawn attention due to his prominent role in Australian soccer.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/24/australia-world-cup-star-volpato-in-speeding-and-cocaine-charge-police-say?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:14:42 +0000

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/landon-donovan-soccer-arrived-america-record-breaking-world-cup-summer) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:18:41 -0400